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This Woman Votes's avatar

You're absolutely right. Authoritarians thrive on seriousness because it legitimizes them. They want the opposition to show up, act solemn, and play by the old rules. Meanwhile, they get to be outrageous, shameless, and ridiculous without consequences.

Mockery is a powerful weapon, and Trump is uniquely vulnerable to it. He cannot handle being laughed at. He needs to be feared, respected, or at least taken seriously. The absolute worst thing for him is widespread public ridicule that turns him into a joke. The GOP machine follows suit—when their strongman looks weak, their whole identity collapses.

Imagine if Democrats treated every Trump event like a comedy show. Organize flash mobs of people dressed as Trump’s failed businesses. Have someone follow him around playing a sad trombone. Make his rallies a sea of inflatable baby Trump balloons. Treat Lindsey Graham and Marco Rubio like the submissive fanboys they are.

The point isn’t just to laugh at them but to strip them of their power by making them objects of mockery. The GOP runs on fear. The antidote? Public humiliation. Turn them into cartoons, and watch their power crumble.

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Laura's avatar

I like the way you think! You and Katie should team up to write a response manual for the Democrats.

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This Woman Votes's avatar

At the risk of being spammy and weird: https://twvme.substack.com/p/project-2026-a-progressive-counter

AND this one: https://twvme.substack.com/p/top-25-focus-areas-for-a-progressive

All feedback, and ideas welcome!! Come, let's go raise some Hell!!

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Susan D's avatar

The creator of the Trump-Elon foot kissing video should be named a national hero.

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